1.Effect and mechanism of Biejiajian Pill on subcutaneous xenograft tumor model of hepatocellular carcinoma Huh7 cells
Lu LU ; Huanling CHEN ; Jian XU ; Yuanqin DU ; Xiaoli LIU ; Yingsheng WU ; Chengting WU ; Wei BAN ; Jingjing HUANG ; Hongna HUANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(1):125-133
ObjectiveTo investigate the inhibitory effect of Biejiajian Pills (BJJW) on the growth of liver cancer, as well as its potential mechanism in mediating the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway through mitochondrial energy metabolism. MethodsHuman hepatoma Huh7 cells were used to establish a nude mouse model of subcutaneous xenograft tumor. A total of 18 tumor-bearing nude mice were randomly divided into model group, BJJW group (2.2 g/kg), and metformin group (250 mg/kg), and the corresponding drug was given by gavage for 14 consecutive days. Tumor volume and weight were monitored during the experiment; HE staining was used to observe histopathological changes; the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in tumor tissue were measured; immunohistochemistry and Western blotting were used to measure the expression levels of proteins associated with the AMPK/mTOR pathway. A one-way analysis of variance was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data between multiple groups, and the Tukey’s test was used for further comparison between two groups; the Kruskal-Wallis H test was used for comparison of non-normally distributed continuous data between multiple groups, and the Dunn’s test was used for further comparison between two groups. ResultsCompared with the model group, the BJJW group had a tumor inhibition rate of 45.73%, with significant reductions in both tumor volume and weight (P<0.01). Pathological examination showed that compared with the model group, the BJJW group had a significant reduction in the number of tumor cells and the presence of extensive necrosis. Mechanistic studies showed that compared with the model group, the BJJW group had a significant increase in ROS level (P<0.001) and a significant reduction in ATP level (P<0.001), as well as significant increases in p-AMPK/AMPK ratio (0.81±0.20 vs 0.13±0.04, P<0.01) and p-ULK1/ULK1 ratio (0.69±0.17 vs 0.18±0.13, P<0.01) and a significant reduction in p-mTOR/mTOR ratio (1.34±0.16 vs 3.20±0.62, P<0.01). ConclusionBJJW may inhibit the growth of liver cancer by inducing mitochondrial energy metabolism dysfunction, increasing the level of ROS, reducing the level of ATP, and activating the AMPK/mTOR signaling pathway.
2.Correlation analysis of inflammatory markers (NLR/PLR/SII) with the severity of intrauterine adhesions
Ying WANG ; Xuan XU ; Longyu ZHANG ; Rong WU ; Jingjing HU ; Wenjuan YANG ; Xiao WU ; Zhaolian WEI
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(1):146-150
ObjectiveTo investigate the correlation between neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) and the severity of intrauterine adhesions (IUA). MethodsThe retrospective study included 380 patients who underwent transcervical resection of adhesions (TCRA) from December 2019 to March 2025. Based on the American Fertility Society (AFS) classification, patients were divided into mild (n=61), moderate (n=225), and severe (n=94) groups. NLR, PLR, and SII were calculated from preoperative blood tests. Statistical analyses included Kruskal-Wallis test and ordinal Logistic regression. ResultsNLR, PLR, and SII were significantly higher in the severe IUA group compared to the mild group (P<0.05), with SII showing the strongest predictive ability (OR=1.004, P=0.001). The number of intrauterine procedures was an independent risk factor (OR=1.27/level, P=0.016). The predictive model [Logit(P)=-0.676+0.241×operation times+0.004×SII] effectively identified severe IUA cases. ConclusionInflammatory markers (particularly SII) are correlated with IUA severity and may serve as non-invasive tools for clinical assessment.
3.Latent profile analysis of regulatory emotional self-efficacy and nonsuicidal self-injury behavior among junior and senior high school students
WU Jinyi, ZHANG Wanzhu, ZHAO Wenxin, GAO Ying, DENG Xiwen, XIONG Meiqi, LU Jingjing
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(3):360-364
Objective:
To explore the latent profile characteristics of regulatory emotional self-efficacy and its relationship with non-suicidal self-injurious (NSSI) behavior among junior and senior high school students, so as to provide a basis for effectively reducing NSSI behaviors.
Methods:
From April to October 2023, a total of 1 217 junior and senior high school students were selected from Tongren City, Zunyi City and Qiannan Prefecture of Guizhou Province by stratified cluster random sampling method. The Scale of Regulatory Emotional Self-efficacy and the Adolescent Self-injury Scale were administered. Latent profile analysis (LPA) was employed to explore distinct profiles of regulatory emotional self-efficacy, and the Lanza, Tan, and Bray s method (LTB) was used to analyze the relationship between these profiles and NSSI behavior.
Results:
The prevalence rate of NSSI behavior among junior and senior high school students was 28.6%. Among males, regulatory emotional self-efficacy was categorized into two types: moderate positive expression-low negative management group (59.1%, n =353) and high efficacy group (40.9%, n =244); among females, regulatory emotional self-efficacy was classified into three categories: low efficacy group (18.4%, n =114), high positive expression-low negative management group (56.3%, n =349), and high efficacy group (25.3%, n =157). There were statistically significant differences in total NSSI scores across different potential categories of regulatory emotional self-efficacy within both males and females ( Z/H = -5.75 , 57.58, both P <0.01). The differences in NSSI prevalence rates across the potential categories of regulatory emotional self-efficacy were statistically significant for both males and females ( χ 2=38.00, 69.14, both P <0.01), and among females, the differences in NSSI prevalence rates between the high efficacy group and the low efficacy group ( χ 2=60.01) and between the high efficacy group and the high positive expression-low negative management group ( χ 2=31.34) were also statistically significant (both P < 0.016 7 ). Binary Logistic regression analysis revealed that, compared with the high efficacy group within each gender, the moderate positive expression-low negative management group among males ( OR =2.36), and both the low efficacy group and the high positive expression-low negative management group among females ( OR =6.19, 2.97), were at an increased risk of engaging in NSSI (all P <0.01).
Conclusion
Different latent profiles of regulatory emotional self efficacy among junior and senior high school students are associated with NSSI behavior.
4.Analysis of risk factors for sodium valproate-induced hyperammonemia in neurocritical patients and construction of risk prediction model
Wan XU ; Jin WU ; Jiaojiao MAO ; Jingjing MA ; Yao FEI
China Pharmacy 2026;37(8):1039-1044
OBJECTIVE To investigate the risk factors for sodium valproate (VPA)-induced hyperammonemia in neurocritical patients, and to construct a risk prediction model. METHODS Clinical data were retrospectively collected from 172 neurocritical patients who received VPA treatment in the Department of Critical Care Medicine, the Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University from January 2022 to June 2025. Patients were divided into the hyperammonemia group (73 cases) and the normal group (99 cases) based on their blood ammonia levels. Univariate analysis and LASSO regression analysis were used to screen for predictive variables. Independent factors were identified through multivariate Logistic regression analysis, and a nomogram was constructed accordingly. The performance of the model was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, calibration curve, and decision curve analysis (DCA). RESULTS Combination of univariate analysis and LASSO regression analysis screened out seven predictive variables: body mass index (BMI)≥24.0 kg/m 2 , concomitant use of benzodiazepines, VPA blood concentration, hemoglobin, serum urea, average daily VPA dose, and albumin. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that concomitant use of benzodiazepines, BMI≥24.0 kg/m 2 , VPA blood concentration, albumin and serum urea level (with odds ratios of 1.615, 1.538, 1.623, 1.942 and 0.637, respectively; 95% confidence intervals of 1.128-2.359, 1.059-2.251, 1.112-2.431, 1.106-3.598 and 0.402-0.980, respectively) were all significantly associated with VPA-induced hyperammonemia in neurocritical patients ( P <0.05). The nomogram prediction model constructed based on these variables was evaluated, showing that the area under the ROC curve was 0.810 for the test set and 0.844 for the validation set. The calibration curves closely approximated t he actual curves, and the application of this model could improve the clinical net benefit. CONCLUSIONS Concomitant use of benzodiazepines, BMI≥24.0 kg/m 2 , high VPA blood concentration and high albumin level are independent risk factors for VPA-induced hyperammonemia in neurocritical patients, while high serum urea level is an independent protective factor. The risk prediction model constructed based on these factors exhibits good discrimination, consistency, and clinical applicability, making it applicable for predicting the risk of VPA-induced hyperammonemia in neurocritical patients.
5.Geraniin attenuates isoproterenol-induced cardiac hypertrophy by inhibiting inflammation, oxidative stress and cellular apoptosis
Jiaqi DING ; Shenjie ZHANG ; Qi LI ; Boyu XIA ; Jingjing WU ; Xu LU ; Chao HUANG ; Xiaomei YUAN ; Qingsheng YOU
The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 2025;29(3):307-319
Geraniin, a polyphenol derived from the fruit peel of Nephelium lappaceum L., has been shown to possess anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties in the cardiovascular system. The present study explored whether geraniin could protect against an isoproterenol (ISO)-induced cardiac hypertrophy model. Mice in the ISO group received an intraperitoneal injection of ISO (5 mg/kg) once daily for 9 days, and the administration group were injected with ISO after 5 days of treatment with geraniin or spironolactone. Potential therapeutic effects and related mechanisms analysed by anatomical coefficients, histopathology, blood biochemical indices, reverse transcription-PCR and immunoblotting. Geraniin decreased the cardiac pathologic remodeling and myocardial fibrosis induced by ISO, as evidenced by the modifications to anatomical coefficients, as well as the reduction in collagen I/III á1mRNA and protein expression and cross-sectional area in hypertrophic cardiac tissue. In addition, geraniin treatment reduced ISO-induced increase in the mRNA and protein expression levels of interleukin (IL)-6, IL-1β and tumor necrosis factor-α, whereas ISO-induced IL-10 showed the opposite behaviour in hypertrophic cardiac tissue.Further analysis showed that geraniin partially reversed the ISO-induced increase in malondialdehyde and nitric oxide, and the ISO-induced decrease in glutathione, superoxide dismutase and glutathione. Furthermore, it suppressed the ISO-induced cellular apoptosis of hypertrophic cardiac tissue, as evidenced by the decrease in Bcell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2)-associated X/caspase-3/caspase-9 expression, increase in Bcl-2 expression, and decrease in TdT-mediated dUTP nick-end labeling-positive cells.These findings suggest that geraniin can attenuate ISO-induced cardiac hypertrophy by inhibiting inflammation, oxidative stress and cellular apoptosis.
6.Risk factors and predictive model for intraoperative parathyroid injury in thyroid cancer surgery
Qingfeng WANG ; Jingjing LU ; Shenglin LU ; Yuan WANG ; Yongfeng WU ; Mingfu ZHANG
Journal of Clinical Surgery 2025;33(8):832-835
Objective To analyze the risk factors associated with intraoperative parathyroid injury during thyroid cancer surgery and develop a predictive model to evaluate its predictive efficacy.Methods A retrospective study was conducted involving 76 patients who experienced intraoperative parathyroid injury during thyroid cancer surgery between May 2021 and February 2024.These patients were included in the parathyroid injury group.For the control group,76 patients who underwent thyroid cancer surgery without intraoperative parathyroid injury during the same period were selected.Clinical data,complete blood count parameters,and other relevant variables were collected.Univariate analysis was performed to screen for potential risk factors,and Logistic regression analysis was used to identify independent risk factors.A regression predictive model was established,and the model's goodness-of-fit and predictive power were evaluated.Results Among the 76 patients,75 had temporary parathyroid function impairment and 1 had permanent parathyroid function impairment.Univariate and multivariate Logistic regression analyses showed that bilateral lymph node dissection,bilateral total lobectomy,capsule invasion,and combined hashimoto's thyroiditis were independent risk factors(P<0.05).A predictive regression model was developed based on these factors.The Hosmer-Lemeshow test showed a x2=2.064,P=0.356,indicating good model fit.The receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve revealed that the model had an area under the curve(AUC)of 0.713,with a 95%confidence interval(CI)of 0.639 to 0.787,suggesting good predictive efficacy.Conclusion Hashimoto's thyroiditis,capsular invasion,bilateral lymph node dissection,and bilateral total lobectomy are significant risk factors for intraoperative parathyroid injury during thyroid cancer surgery.The predictive model constructed based on these factors has good predictive efficacy.
7.Study on the Correlation between Hand Grip Strength-baseed Cachexia Index and All-Cause Mortality in A Population with Abnormal Liver Function Based on NHANES 2011~2014 Data
Yujiao PENG ; Jingjing HUANG ; Yingsheng WU ; Lu LU ; Huanlin CHENG ; Yuanqin DU
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2025;40(6):137-141,170
Objective To investigate the relationship between the level of hand grip strength(HGS)-based cachexia index(H-CXI)and all-cause mortality in a population with abnormal liver function.Methods The study was based on the America National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey(NHANES)data from 2011~2014,which included 2 752 cases of people with abnormal liver function and followed up until December 31,2019,using Kaplan-Meier survival analysis and COX regression modeling to assess the relationship between H-CXI levels and all-cause mortality,and restricted cubic spline analysis to explore the nonlinear relationship.Results There were 244 all-cause deaths during a mean follow-up time of 82.70±3.86 months.H-CXI was ana-lyzed as a categorical variable(quartiles),and Cox regression analyses showed that in model 2,the risk of all-cause mortality was reduced in groups Q2,Q3 and Q4 compared with group Q1(HR=0.41,95%CI:0.21~0.82,P=0.012 1;HR=0.34,95%CI:0.16~0.69,P=0.003 1;HR=0.24,95%CI:0.09~0.67,P=0.006 3).Subgroup analyses revealed an interaction between stroke and all-cause mortality,and restricted cubic spline revealed a nonlinear relationship between H-CXI levels and all-cause mortality.Con-clusion H-CXI levels are negatively associated with the risk of all-cause mortality in people with abnormal liver function,and attention to H-CXI levels is needed in clinical practice to prevent adverse health outcomes.
8.Research Progress on Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Based on NF-κB Signaling Pathway
Congyi LIU ; Na ZHENG ; Jingjing XU ; Ning WANG ; Zimeng HUANG ; Ying DING ; Lingling QIN ; Lili WU ; Tonghua LIU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(9):2553-2568
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)is a progressive liver disease caused by factors other than alcohol caused by heterotopic fat accumulation in the liver.In recent years,the incidence rate has been increasing,and there is no specific clinical drug.Studies have found that nuclear transcription factor κB(NF-κB)can activate inflammation and oxidative stress,which plays an important role in the pathogenesis of NAFLD.Traditional Chinese medicine is convenient to obtain and cheap.It can treat NAFLD through multiple channels with good clinical efficacy,and no obvious side effects have been found till now.Many studies have shown that traditional Chinese medicine can inhibit the occurrence and development of NAFLD by inhibiting the NF-κB signaling pathway.This article summarizes the research results of traditional Chinese medicine in treating NAFLD based on the NF-κB signaling pathway since 2021,for several traditional Chinese medicine extracts(flavonoids,terpenoids,polysaccharides,glycosides,alkaloids and phenolic compounds)and traditional Chinese medicine compound(Shugan Jianpi Fang,Erhuang Quzhi Granules,Fuzi Lizhong Decoction,Huangqin Decoction,Qinlian Hongqu Decoction,Jiangzhi Granules),which can inhibit the further development of NAFLD by improving liver inflammatory response,oxidative stress response,fibrosis,apoptosis,autophagy and pyroptosis through the NF-κB signaling pathway,in order to provide new ideas for future new drug development and clinical medication.
9.Research progress of bisphenol A involved in the occurrence and development of polycystic ovary syndrome
Xi NING ; Jingjing ZHANG ; Kongjia WU ; Yakun PU ; Zhuo WANG ; Xiaowei ZHANG ; Chaohong QIU ; Tao ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Reproduction and Contraception 2025;45(2):207-211
Bisphenol A (BPA) is an environmental chemical that is widely exposed in human daily life. It has attracted much attention because of its estrogenic effect. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine metabolic disease in women of reproductive age. Its pathogenesis involves the interaction of genetic, environmental and endocrine disorders. In recent years, more and more studies have shown that BPA plays an important role in the occurrence and development of PCOS. BPA promotes the development of PCOS by interfering with insulin sensitivity, immune response and changing ovarian structure and function. In addition, BPA exposure levels are associated with hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance, obesity, dyslipidemia, and decreased ovarian reserve in PCOS patients. This review summarizes the effects of BPA on PCOS in terms of ovarian function, glucose and lipid metabolism, and inflammatory response, so as to provide theoretical basis for clinical intervention and prevention of BPA in the development of PCOS.
10.Effects of rehabilitation nursing based on knowledge-action framework on compliance behavior and coping styles in patients with chronic respiratory failure
Jingjing HE ; Lili JIANG ; Junzhi TAO ; Danling ZHU ; Siyao WU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2025;41(16):1201-1207
Objective:To investigate the effects of rehabilitation nursing based on knowledge-action framework on compliance behavior and coping styles in patients with chronic respiratory failure (CRF), and provide scientific basis and practical guidance for clinical nursing of patients with CRF.Methods:A historical control study was conducted. A retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical data of patients with CRF in Yiwu Central Hospital between January and April 2024. According to admission time, the patients were divided into the control group (admitted from January to February 2024, received routine rehabilitation nursing) and the study group (admitted from March to April 2024, received rehabilitation nursing based on knowledge-action framework). All patients were intervened for 1 month. The differences in self-care ability, compliance behavior, coping styles, quality of life between the two groups were compared using Exercise of Self-Care Agency Scale (ESCA), Compliance Behavior Questionnaire, Trait Coping Style Questionnaire (TCSQ), St. George′s Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ).Results:A total of 60 patients with CRF were included, 30 patients in the study group, with 16 males and 14 females, aged (68.72 ± 4.67) years old; 30 patients in the control group, with 17 males and 13 females, aged (69.21 ± 4.18) years old. Before intervention, there were no significant differences in ESCA score, TCSQ score and SGRQ score between the 2 groups (all P>0.05). After 1 month of intervention, ESCA score in the study group was (134.79 ± 5.62) points, higher than (125.34 ± 5.51) points in the control group, the difference was statistically significant ( t=6.58, P<0.05). The compliance behavior (adherence to medical regimens, reasonable diet, work and rest, regular checking) in the study group were 30, 28, 27, 29 cases, higher than 25, 20, 20, 22 cases in the control group, the differences were statistically significant ( χ2 values were 4.81-6.68, all P<0.05). The positive coping score of TCSQ in the study group was (39.67 ± 4.54) points, higher than (32.19 ± 4.38) points in the control group, and score of negative coping score was (13.55 ± 2.28) points, lower than (18.31 ± 2.43) points in the control group, the differences were statistically significant ( t=6.49, 7.82, both P<0.05). The SGRQ score in the study group was (30.23 ± 3.29) points, lower than (35.87 ± 3.66) points in the control group, the difference was statistically significant ( t=6.28, P<0.05). Conclusions:For patients with CRF, rehabilitation nursing based on knowledge-action framework can effectively improve self-care ability and compliance behavior, form more positive coping styles, improve quality of life.


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